Best Schools in Ross County, OH
Ross County, OH has 39 public schools (11 high, 10 middle, 14 elementary) serving 17,605 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Ross County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ross County, OH
The top high schools in Ross County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Miami Trace High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami Trace Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 808 Students
2. Logan Elm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan Elm Local • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 468 Students
3. Unioto High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union-scioto Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
4. Southeastern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeastern Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 263 Students
5. Zane Trace High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zane Trace Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 411 Students
6. Mcclain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 537 Students
7. Adena High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adena Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
8. Paint Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paint Valley Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
9. Chillicothe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chillicothe City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 885 Students
10. Huntington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntington Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ross County, OH
The top middle schools in Ross County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeastern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeastern Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 297 Students
2. Unioto Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union-scioto Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 494 Students
3. Greenfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield Exempted Village • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 402 Students
4. Miami Trace Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami Trace Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 608 Students
5. Zane Trace Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zane Trace Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 402 Students
6. Chillicothe Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chillicothe City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 395 Students
7. Paint Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paint Valley Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
8. Waverly Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students
9. Huntington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntington Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
10. Adena Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adena Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ross County, OH
The top elementary schools in Ross County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bishop Flaget School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bishop Flaget School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 213 Students
2. Laurelville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan Elm Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 288 Students
3. Zane Trace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zane Trace Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 469 Students
4. Miami Trace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami Trace Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1157 Students
5. Unioto Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union-scioto Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1020 Students
6. Waverly Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 365 Students
7. Southeastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeastern Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 363 Students
8. Huntington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntington Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 407 Students
9. Adena Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adena Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
10. Buckskin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield Exempted Village • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 196 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ross County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ross County, OH has a total population of 77,093 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ross County, OH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ross County, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ross County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ross County, OH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ross County, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ross County, OH
How many schools are in Ross County, OH?
Ross County, OH has 39 public schools: 11 high schools, 10 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 17,605 students in total.
How do schools in Ross County perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in Ross County score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Ross County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ross County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
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- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 59%
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ross County
4 places in Ross County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Chillicothe (17)
- Bainbridge (3)
- Frankfort (3)
- South Salem (1)
School districts (7)
- Chillicothe City (4 schools)
- Adena Local (3 schools)
- Huntington Local (3 schools)
- Paint Valley Local (3 schools)
- Southeastern Local (3 schools)
- Union-Scioto Local (3 schools)
- Zane Trace Local (3 schools)